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VOLUME 7, ISSUE 2
Simple Health Secrets
Revealed At Last
A Free Monthly Newsletter For The Friends and Patients of: Dr Kirk Gair, DC, IDE
"We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give." Sir Winston Churchill
“ New Study Shows Sugar Not A Factor In
Type II Diabetes, But There’s A Twist…”
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To fully understand the conclusions
of this study… and… what it means for
YOU… let’s discuss “200 grams of
sugar.”
We have in front of us right now a bag of Reese’s
Peanut Butter Cups. We have the bag… because…
someone… who will remain nameless… overestimated the
amount of trick or treaters he was going to get this
Halloween and bought WAY too much candy.
Then someone decided it would be a good idea to
bring the excess into work. Gee… THANKS!!!
Anyway, these are the miniature size. And the
nutrition (term used lightly!) facts say there are 19 grams
of sugar per serving. What’s a serving? Five pieces. One
piece has 3.8 grams of sugar.
So… you would have to eat 52.63… let’s call it 53…
pieces of these peanut butter cup minis to consume 200
grams of sugar.
Yes they are small… but…
est Covina – We’ve all heard this since we
were little kids: Eating too much sugar is not
good for you.
Everyone knows diets loaded with sugar
cause all kinds of health problems. Doctors and health
advocates connect it to ADHD, hyperactivity in
children, obesity and the list goes on…
But probably the most widely accepted belief…
is… high intake of certain types of sugars has been
linked to the onset of Type II Diabetes. This notion has
been held as true for a long time.
In fact, the introduction in a recent study about this
very “link” states, “Current guidelines for the healthy
population advise restriction of sucrose intake.”
But a new study challenges this
sugar-diabetes “link” as “fact”.
Here’s the abstract from a study conducted at
Royal Victoria Hospital and Queen's University in
Belfast, Northern Ireland:
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Researchers prepared two diets that contained the
same amounts of vitamins, fiber and calories, but
different amounts of sugar: 200 grams per day of
sucrose in one diet and 80 grams per day in the
other.
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Thirteen healthy subjects with an average age of 33
were divided into two groups and consumed one of
the two diets for six weeks.
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After a four-week washout period, subjects
switched diets for an additional six weeks.
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Results showed no weight variation in either group,
no changes in glycemic profiles, no changes in
artery elasticity, and no detrimental effect on insulin
sensitivity.
FIFTY-THREE!!!!
That’s the amount of sugar used in the just
mentioned study.
Seems hard to believe that eating 53 peanut butter
cup minis EVERYDAY would not have some sort of
negative effect on your health… and lead to Type II
Diabetes doesn’t it?
Well, before you start your new monthly autoshipment of candy… check this out…
The BIG Flaw…
Take a look at the abstract to the study again.
Notice the part about SIX WEEKS! That’s how long the
subject ate their sugar-loaded diet.
Clearly, Type II Diabetes is a disease that takes
years and years to develop. Not a handful of weeks.
It’s akin to having healthy people in their 30’s
smoke for six weeks… and then… when no precursors for
cancer are found… concluding smoking does not cause
cancer…
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SHEEZ!!!
To be fair, the researchers in this study did say the
“long-term impact” of a high sucrose diet is not
established. But…
Steven Hunter, lead researcher for the Belfast
team, told Food Navigator USA, "Sugar has traditionally
been linked to the development of diabetes. These findings
challenge that thinking."
It will be very interesting to see just how long that
challenge lasts. Interesting indeed…
What’s also interesting is this study appeared in the
December 2006 issue of Diabetes. A journal published by
the American Diabetes Association (ADA).
That’s not very interesting you say?
Well, it gets better…
In a recent Health Science Institute e-alert (Sugar
Buzz 1/8/07), Jenny Thompson states this about the abovementioned study:
“Why in the world would American Diabetic
Association (ADA) executives want you to believe that a
steady daily intake of sugar is not potentially harmful to
your health?
Could it be because one of ADA's primary corporate
sponsors is Cadbury-Schweppes, the world's largest candy
maker? Or have they actually convinced themselves that
sugar consumption doesn't promote Type II Diabetes?”
Who knows? But it is something to think about. If
you would like to read the complete Health Science
Institute e-alert, just go to www.hsibaltimore.com and look
for the January 8th issue entitled “Sugar Buzz.”
What’s more, in a November 25, 2006 New York
Times Article, Marc Santora writes about the fine line
between the ADA raising money through corporate
sponsorship (such as Cadbury-Schweppes) and keeping the
public trust.
The article notes that the ADA recently turned
down a profitable sponsorship of a Hershey chocolate
product.
Funny thing is:
It Is Sugar Free!
According to the article, the cause for rejection by
the ADA was it contained too much fat.
In the big corporate world: Sugar good. Fat bad.
Something to think about. Now for something similar…
but different…
There’s not a lot of space left here, but there is
another new study out dealing with childhood obesity you
should know about. So here goes…
The purpose of the study published in the January,
2007 Journal of the American Dietetic Association
(another ADA), was to identify eating and activity factors
associated with school-aged children’s onset of overweight
and persistent overweight.
Data was collected at four intervals between
entering kindergarten and the spring of third grade.
Three groups of children were identified: (1) Never
overweight (2) Overweight onset (3) Persistent overweight
Results:
Children who watched more television and ate fewer
family meals were more likely to be overweight for the
first time at spring semester of third grade. Children who
watched more television, ate fewer family meals, and lived
in neighborhoods perceived by parents as less safe for
outdoor play were more likely to be persistently
overweight. Child aerobic exercise and opportunities for
activity were not associated with a greater likelihood of
weight problems.
Conclusions:
This study supports theories regarding the
contributions of television watching, family meals, and
neighborhood safety to childhood weight status. When
working with families to prevent and treat childhood
weight problems, food and nutrition professionals should
attend to children’s time spent with screen media, the
frequency of family mealtimes, and parents’ perceptions of
neighborhood safety for children’s outdoor play.
And don’t forget, if you ever have any questions or concerns
about your health, talk to us. Contact us with your,
questions. We’re here to help, and don’t enjoy anything more
than participating in your lifelong good health.
Welcome New Patients!
Usually, we would put a list of new patient’s names here since the
last newsletter, but since our last edition, we have
had and EXPLOSION of growth.
We have welcomed
over 111 new people into the practice,
increased to 4 massage therapists,
added between 4-7 more massage shifts per week,
and started receiving athletes from even more schools!
Now we have athletes coming to us from
Baldwin Park, Bassett, Covina, Sierra Vista,
South Hills, and Workman High Schools, as well as the
Baldwin Park Roadrunners, West Covina Bruins,
West Covina Pony Baseball, and Charter Oak Youth Football!
We have people like YOU to thank for this growth because
it is your referrals that caused these teams to trust us, and for
that we want to give you all a big THANK YOU!
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Inspirational Story Of The Month –
“Black Diamonds, Outer Space And True Love…”
Here’s an interesting fact.
Diamonds are the hardest substance known to man and women kind. It’s true…
Conventional diamonds form hundreds of miles beneath the earth’s surface. Basically… simple, inexpensive carbon
chunks undergo intense heat and pressure and are miraculously transformed into rare and costly diamonds.
If these diamonds form hundreds of miles beneath the earth’s surface, then how do they end up in a jewelry store?
Earth’s Burp…
Yep. Basically Earth burps. Well, kinda…
Volcanic blasts send the gems… in a short amount of time… to
the surface. This process preserves the unique crystal structure of the diamond.
Pretty interesting…. Huh? Told you so. But, here’s something even more interesting….
Mystery Of The “Black Diamond”
Even more rare and unique than the conventional clear diamond… is the black diamond. Also called carbonado
diamonds, meaning “burned” or “carbonized” in Portuguese. Black diamonds defy mineral-making rules and are never
found in the world’s mining fields where the clear and classic variety typically resides.
Since 1900, about 600 tons of conventional diamonds have been traded. Black diamonds reside in certain
geologic formations in Brazil and the Central African Republic.
But no one knew where these carbonado diamonds came from… until now…
Scientists… using super advanced infrared detection instruments (whatever that means!!!) now think these
extremely rare gems came from a supernova explosion in outer space. They think they may have rained down to earth
inside of meteorites BILLIONS of years ago. That’s why they are distributed the way they are.
Interesting… but… what’s all this have to do with true love? If you don’t already know, here’s a quick story to
make it crystal clear…
Bill and Susan met in high school. Bill was a senior. Susan a junior. It was Bill’s first girlfriend and he fell
madly in love. After spending a wonderful 10 months together, Bill left for college leaving his high school sweetheart
behind. Being his first love, Bill missed Susan… but… had no doubt it would last forever.
It didn’t work out so smoothly.
To make a long story short – Bill and Susan went through rough times. Even split up and became “friends” when
Susan decided to go to college in Los Angeles. Bill lived in New York. But as they were going through life, they always
looked to each other for support.
For each of them, many friends came and went, even a few relationships. But it was comforting to know they
were always there for each other… no matter what.
In many ways, they got to know each other better living 3,000 miles apart. They said things over the phone they
may never have said face-to-face. And the bond continued to grow…
The Earth Burped…
Not exactly. Susan’s company burped. And, without much notice… transferred her to New York. And yes…
you guessed it… Susan and Bill were reunited.
Even though they had not seen each other in 16 years… they knew each other like the back of their hands.
Appearances had changed quite a bit, but they had bonds that meant so much more.
Did Bill and Susan live happily ever after?
Not sure. Only time will tell.
Still wondering what the diamond connection was to this story?
Sheez – let me spell it out for ya: IT’S THE PROCESS.
Diamonds are nothing more than carbon that went through a very specific and unique process. It’s not rare
carbon. THE PROCESS IS WHAT’S RARE. And the process is the only way to make a black diamond.
Same thing for Bill and Susan. They’re not rare. They are just like you except they went through a unique and
specific process, filled with unexpected twists and intense pressures, which made them who they are.
So remember that the most intense pressures and times when things seem off course, are exactly what creates your
unique life and makes you who you are, which is gem as rare and unique as a black diamond!
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Did You Know?...
A healthy diet and lifestyle are the best weapons you have to fight cardiovascular disease. Remember, it is the overall pattern of the
choices you make that counts. Make the simple steps below part of your life for long-term benefits to your health and your heart.
A simple formula comes down to this: exercise more, even if it is just walking daily, and eat healthy, unprocessed foods instead of junk foods. Aim
for at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity on most days of the week or — best of all — at least 30 minutes every day. Regular physical
activity can help you maintain your weight, maintain lean muscle mass, improve moods, keep off weight that you lose and help you reach physical
and cardiovascular fitness.
Now, there are a million “diets” out there. But, the secret to eating to be HEALTHY lies in eating food in its most NATURAL form. A simple
way to look at it is this: when you shop at the market, avoid the aisles…focus on shopping the perimeter where there are fresh fruits and veggies and
fresh cuts of meat. The aisles are loaded with food that has been so processed and packaged that very little of the original nutritional value is still
there, and instead it is replaced with salt, trans fats, chemicals, and preservatives.
You may be eating plenty of food, but your body may not be getting the nutrients it needs to be healthy. Nutrient-rich foods have vitamins,
minerals, fiber and other nutrients but are lower in calories. Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables may help you control your weight and your
blood pressure. Unrefined whole-grain foods contain fiber that can help lower your blood cholesterol and help you feel full, which may help you
manage your weight.
Avoid fish that is not “wild pacific”. Why? Because if it is farmed or Atlantic fish, it WILL NOT have the good Omega 3 fats that wild
Pacific fish have, and it will have a cancer causing chemical injected into it to give it the pink color, and it is high in MERCURY. You should eat no
more then ½ serving per MONTH! Also, farmed fish actually is high in Omega 6, which you do not need more of.
Eat less of the nutrient-poor foods - There is a right number of calories to eat each day based on your age and physical activity level and
whether you are trying to gain, lose or maintain your weight. Limit foods and beverages that are high in calories but low in nutrients, and limit how
much saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, and sodium you eat. Read labels carefully.
As you make daily food choices, base your eating pattern on these recommendations:
• Choose lean meats and poultry and prepare them without added saturated and trans fat (that means no margarine!).
• Avoid dairy products as they are usually high calorie and loaded with antibiotics, pesticides, and growth hormones. You can get your
calcium from green leafy veggies (cows get their calcium from them, not from milk!) and supplements.
• Avoid processed carbohydrates like chips, white rice, white pasta, and white bread. Go for whole grain or brown options.
• Cut back on foods containing partially hydrogenated vegetable oils to reduce trans fat in your diet.
• Try to eat organic foods whenever possible. They have more nutrients and fewer chemicals and preservatives.
• Cut back on beverages and foods with added sugars. That means Gatorade and sodas, and Sunny Delight or Capri Sun.
• Choose and prepare foods with little or no salt. Aim to eat less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day.
• When you eat out, keep an eye on your portion sizes. Try eating half then, and take the rest home to eat in a couple of hours. In fact, try
to break your food up into 4-6 frequent small meals of about 300-400 calories each.
• Take a quality multivitamin, a mercury free Fish oil capsule (1gram for every 50 lbs you weigh, and 1500 mg of calcium daily.
Tip of The Month Dr Gair was DRASTICALLY wrong about a previous recommendation! Find out what
this huge mistake was about SPLENDA and what this means to you!
In the past I used to do a health workshop about nutritional secrets to better health. A common question people had when the
learned about how sugar could increase their chances of diabetes, cancer, and even increase their PAIN, was “what can we use
instead?”
The dangers of Aspartame (Nutrasweet) were pretty well documented and I would explain that research had suggested that it was
an excitatory neurotoxin and could create damage to the brain and nerve tissues over time, as well as create headaches and other pains.
So I did not recommend it. Saccharin (sweet n low) had been shown to cause cancer in lab animals, so that was also out.
At the time there was a new product called Splenda which was taking the US by storm because it tasted like sugar and was easy to
even cook with. I recommended it with the reservation that there had been no long term studies on humans who used it and also with
the reservation that it was made by adding chlorine to sugar. I had been using it at the time also, and had been eating and drinking
products with it added to them. Since then, Splenda (sucralose) has become the BIGGEST selling artificial sweetener in the US. As its
use has grown, so have many side effects been reported.
To learn more I recently bought a copy of “Sweet Deception”, by Dr Joseph Mercola, so that I could learn more about the dangers,
if any, of Splenda use, and report back to all of you. Here is the disturbing news that I learned that made me immediately throw out
my box of Splenda and every product in my pantry that had the word “sucralose” on the label….
Splenda was invented when 2 English chemists were trying to produce a new PESTICIDE! That’s right, an insect killer. You see,
a common way to make deadly pesticides is to take SUGAR, and add CHLORINE, and put it through chemical refinement. So,
Splenda is similar in chemical structure to banned pesticides like DDT, PCBs, and many others. Yet the makers of it, who are owned
by pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson, tell us that it is completely safe because we don’t digest it. Actually, we don’t digest 85%
of it, the other 15% gets into our bodies. The chlorine molecule then accumulates in fat tissue (the BRAIN) and the liver and stays
there to harm it unless you do something to detox your body. The terrible thing…is that studies were done on less than 30 people, who
were all healthy, middle aged males, before the FDA approved it for use. So, my current recommendation is to STOP using this
completely if you want to be healthy. Many people who have consumed it report strange rashes, diffuse aches, digestive problems,
asthma, and a whole host of other illnesses. To learn more, be sure to read the book, as I will leave a copy in our lobby, or go to
www.mercola.com. I don’t get anything from you checking this out. He just has some great, honest info. You can also go to
www.TheTruthAboutSplenda.com to hear more about how this “miracle” has been affecting people like you and I.
Patient of The Month…This month's patient of the month is Jorge and Jodi Robleto!
Congratulations! As usual, the patients of the month
will receive a FREE DINNER ! Watch for your name here in a coming month!
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